TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2220000 and is part of the IL DCSOPS, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-1702-6/7, you will assist the Training Officer and/or NCOIC within the directorate.
• Under the direction of the Training Officer and/or NCOIC this position assists in the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of operations and training.
• Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Assist in establishing training plans and programs.
• Work with unit training personnel who are seeking technical guidance and instructions on the implementation of established training plans and programs.
• Review training plans and programs and make recommendations to improve the quality of training and to ensure compliance with directives from higher headquarters.
• Assist with the Command Inspection Program and monitor unit performance levels.
• Conduct regular evaluation of unit training programs to ensure unit readiness, assist with unit training inspections and staff visits and analyze reported information, monitor unit training for achievement of training objectives and goals.
• Assist in coordinating the use of training areas, ranges, and other facilities with both internal and external organizations and monitor unit's use of training assets and unit's performance standards.
• Research, compile, and maintain detailed information concerning general support training courses and facilities.
• Research and maintain training course information to support mandatory personnel training.
• Research school locations, requirements, and required course progression sequence and recommend breakdown of quota allocations.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Education and Training Program Administration Learning Environment Management Training Program Evaluation

Documents you must provide

• Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position.
• Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number.
• It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
• Other supporting documents (as applicable): Certifications DD-214 NGIL Form 73 Official Transcript *** *NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
• Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation.
• Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).

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